There was an adventurous young man called Mitai,who lived with his seven brothers in the village of Maketu. Mitai was the youngest brother.He was raised by his koroua,the great tohunga,Te Rawara,from whom he had learnt much magic. Mitai could change form into a bird and eavesdrop on his brothersā conversations. He could soar as an albatross into the sky with the god of the wind,Tawhirimatea,gliding down the back of Uenuku the rainbow. Mitai loved adventure as much as his brothers loved themselfs. His brothers were the most handsome men in the village.They were so fine looking that they had not been married because they would not settle for anyone less beautiful than themselves. One day,Mitai and his brothers were out hunting on Pukemaire hill when they were entranced by the most beautiful singing.Curious,they followed the sound on the top,where they found the Loveliest wahine they had ever seen. Each wahine had long,flowing,golden hair,with skin so white that light sho...